TW579413B - Child-resistant lighter having a flexing latch - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to disposable cigarette lighters which have a latch member which is intended to resist inadvertent operation and to make undesirable operation by unintended operators more difficult. The lighter preferably includes a latch member which in its initial condition blocks movement of the actuator in order to resist operation of the lighter. The latch member is movable to a ready position so that the actuator may be depressed in order to produce a flame. It is preferred that the lighter contain additional or alternative forces on the latch member to improve the ability of the latch member to return to the blocking position over the life of the lighter and to improve the consistency of the latch member's movement and return. In some of the embodiments, this additional or alternative force is provided by a bending moment or flexing force preferably applied to the latch member through a flexing mechanism to flex the latch along at least a portion of its length. Alternatively or in addition to, a biasing member may assist in returning the latch member to the initial position over the life of the lighter and improve the consistency of the latch force.

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579413 A7 ---_____ B7_ V. Description of the invention (1) Background of the invention. Technical reading The present invention relates to disposable lighters, and more specifically, to lighters which appear to be relatively difficult for inadvertent operators to operate. Technical background Disposable lighters are available in various forms. A typical common component for discarding lighters is a starter plate for releasing fuel from a storage tank in the lighter. The starter can be used with a spark manufacturing device, and the plutonium fuel can be ignited immediately after it is released. For example, a lighter using a conventional spark wheel requires the user to rotate a toothed spark wheel to generate a spark. The user then presses the starter plate to release and ignite the fuel. Some disposable lighters do not use spark wheels, but use piezoelectric devices to generate sparks. In this type of ignition device, a piezoelectric element, such as a crystal, is struck by a mallet to make an electric spark from the lighter's discharge point. An example of a piezoelectric ignition device is disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 5,262,697 'named "Piezoelectric Device for Gas Lighters". Typically, the configuration of a starter plate for a disposable lighter using a piezoelectric element and The size is designed to release fuel and generate sparks. The user only needs to press the starter to operate the lighter. The lighter has been developed to prevent unintended operation by inadvertent users. A typical reflection is to provide a Latches that suppress careless activation of the starter plate and make it more difficult for inadvertent operators to operate the lighter. Examples of such latches are U.S. Patent Nos. 6,07,07,07; 6,022,211, and 5,885, 嶋; As illustrated in No. 5,228,849. In U.S. Patent No. -4- B7

No. 6, 〇22,211 ·, No. 5,885,069 and No. 5,228,849 · are made of a plastic material and are integrated with the starter plate, which can interfere with the lighter to prevent the starter plate from being pressed, and allow the latch Move inward to a non-disturbing position 'to allow the starter pad to be pressed. Figures la-lc show the operation of this interlock from an initial blocking position (Figure la), a pending or non-blocking position (Figure lb), and an activated position (Figure lc). As shown in Figure la, when the lighter is not in use and the latch is in its initial position, a system on the outside of the latch is positioned in an interference or blocking relationship with the lighter casing to reduce careless operation of the lighter. Opportunity. In this case, the latch can be pre-installed and deflected to the blocking position to be combined in the lighter. Therefore, in order to operate the lighter, the user must first press the latch member inward, so as to remove the relationship between the latch and the housing interference. (See Figure lb). The latch member is bent at its connection with the starter plate until the latch member contacts a hooking device, which can hold the latch member so that the clamp does not interfere with the housing. Once the latch member is held by the hooking device, the user need not press and hold the interlock so that it does not interfere with the housing. Therefore, the user is free to operate the lighter by activating the starter plate. (See Figure lc). When the starting plate is actuated, the latch member can be released from the hooking device. When the starting plate returns to its original position, the latch member returns to its original blocking position. Over time, the ability of the latch member to return to its original blocking position may diminish, as shown in Figure lb. We expect that during the lifetime of the lighter, the latching member can return to its blocking position repeatedly and have a consistent latching force. The invention is sincere for the careless or inadvertent use of a lighter with a preventive performance of advancement. 5. The description of the invention (disclosed in the present invention. Let j々she, the lighter &lt; an idea is to provide a power to a bolt Locking member ': The latching member has been flexed or bent, so that after the lighter is used, it has the ability to return to the interference relationship with the lighter body. Component, the locking component returns to its blocking position when e Ik ', or during the use of the lighter, the force of unlocking the latch component will not fall to the same level. In a specific embodiment, the configuration of the lighter Made to apply -flex or fold specific force to the flash lock member to bend or bend the flash lock to enhance its return to, the flash lock member prevents the starter from moving, its initial or rest position, or to release The force of the flash lock member will not decrease substantially with time. This twisting or bending force can be applied by the lighter housing or other lighter elements near the interlocking member, such as an ignition device, a convex surface, a hook device ,or Analogs that are configured and adapted to flex or bend the latch member. In a specific embodiment, the force of this flexion or bend is given when the latch member is held in a ready position. Apply. Or, or in addition, the flexing or bending force is applied when the latch member returns from its activated position to its original position. In another embodiment, a biasing force such as A spring is applied to the latch when the lighter is used, and pushes the flash lock into its initial interference position. According to a specific embodiment, the lighter includes a housing having a fuel tank, and optionally A fuel starter released from a fuel tank, an ignition device for igniting the fuel, a hook device as required, a release device as required, and an interlocking member. The starter is preferably installed for relative to the shell It can be used to move the body, and can be moved from a first position to a moving position. The starter-6- This paper size is applicable to the Chinese bacteria family standard (CNS) A4 specification (210X297 mm) 5. Description of the invention (4) : Contains-system and system ... Rotate ^ Y: In the specific embodiment, the starter can be used as an ignition device along the longitudinal axis of the lighter. One movement, the operation of the 俾 starter also operates the lock member can prevent the interference from the original _1 姐 the interference of sister In order to make the actual movement of the starter more difficult, move to — = position S, and its M lock member is held by the touch ^, and the material does not interfere with the shell. The flash lock member can be integrated with the lock. In a specific embodiment, the flash lock member is composed of a starter and a body. In a specific embodiment, the fishing device is combined with the starter, and the direction of the starter and the center of the starter are combined. It consists of an extended skirt. In the embodiment of the material, the skirt or the fishing device, the flash lock member, and the starter, when the user of the starter starts, it is along the starting axis-the material is moving. 2 The dynamic flash lock is held in its ready position through the opening in the material. The flash lock member, or the opening in the skirt, or both, can be configured and used to hold the lock member in the -waiting position after the lock member passes through. The lighter further includes a release device. When the starter is connected, the flash lock member can be released from the hooking device, and it is not held in the ready position. In a preferred embodiment, the release device includes a convex handle that releases the latch member from the hold device. In a specific embodiment, the lighter is more structured and adapted to apply a force to a portion of the latch member to flex or bend the latch member to assist in returning the latch to A position where it prevents the lighter from starting. Preferably, a deflection or bending moment is applied to the latch member to assist in returning the flash lock to its 5th. V. Description of the invention ρ · 'can assist in returning the locking member to the blocking position. There are many materials that can be used to deflect or bend the action, so that after the lighter is operated, the structural blocking position n, the component is deflected or deflected. The oblique to + two-cut component <size and structure are made to interact with the shell or lighter by flexing the flash lock to return the flash lock to the ready position. For example, a ^ H _ &amp; Hunting ignition device,-convex handle surface or (lighter 7 &quot; parts, divide the lower part of the Shili lock member to push the door lock against the shell, the shell is eight # ^ ^ Shi field or abutting force, the shackle member Bend or bend. Test.-The protruding or sub-member is formed on the interlocking member as the fulcrum of the product rod next to the shell, and the counterforce is applied to bend the interlocking lock. When the starter returns to its original position (moves upward) 'And the protrusion or control member no longer works: When the lever is fulcrum, the force applied to the bottom of the flash lock member will be The lock member returns to the blocking position. Alternatively or in addition, the release device and especially the shank may be configured with the interlocking member to distribute a bent surface to the flash lock member, or flex the flash lock member so that Return to the blocking position. The catch member can also be configured and adapted to apply a bending moment or flex the lock to return the flashlock member to the blocking position. In another embodiment, the spring can Provide power to help restore the flash lock to its original blocking position. Brief description of the drawings / In order to make the characteristics, structure and operation of the present invention easy to understand, the drawings with better features are provided as follows, where ... la is a cross section of a lighter with a conventional latch, one of the conventional techniques, and a paper size standard (CNS) A4 size (21 () x 297). Among them, the lock is located in the initial blocking position; FIG. Lb is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view of a conventional prior art lighter with a flash lock combined with a starter, where the flash lock is in a ready position; FIG. The start of a combination of starters-traditional prior art An enlarged cross-sectional view of a lighter, in which the starter plate has been activated to ignite the lighter. Figure Id is a cross-sectional view of an enlarged lighter with a latch combined with the starter. Weakened from the initial state; Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of a lighter according to a specific embodiment of the present invention 'some parts have been removed for clarity; Figure 3 is a starter according to a specific embodiment of the present invention, An enlarged view of a hook device and a latch; Fig. 4a is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view of a lighter according to a specific embodiment of the present invention, with the latch member in a blocking position; Fig. 4b is an enlarged cross-section of the lighter of Fig. 4a Side view; Figure 5a is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view of the lighter of Figure 4a-4b, the latch member is located at a ready position; Figure 5b is a side view of an enlarged portion of the lighter of Figure 5a; Figure 6a is a lighter of Figure 4a-4b An enlarged partial cross-sectional view with the flash lock member in an activated position; Fig. 6b is a partial side view of the lighter of Fig. 6a; Fig. 7a is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the lighter of Figs. 4a-4b. 57 9413 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (7) The part is moved back up to its original blocking position; Figure 7b is a partial side view of the lighter of Figure 7a; Figure 8a is a starter having a structure according to another embodiment of the present invention and An enlarged cross-sectional view of the lighter of the latch member, with the latch in a ready position; Figure 8b is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the lighter of Figure 8a, where the starter has been activated to light the lighter; Figure 8c is Figure 8a An enlarged partial cross-sectional view of a lighter, in which the starter and the latch have been restored to their original blocking positions. FIG. 9 is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view of a lighter according to another embodiment of the present invention, with the spring biasing the latch member Angled to a stop position; FIG. 10a is an enlarged cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a lighter according to the present invention, whose fishing device is stationary relative to the stern system; FIG. 10b is the starter of FIG. 10a, An enlarged partial cross-sectional view of the combination of the latch member and the convex handle; FIG. 10c is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the lighter of FIG. 10a, with the latch in a ready position; FIG. 10d is a view of FIG. 10c Enlarge part of the side Figure 10e is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the lighter of FIG. 10a with the starter pressed; FIG. 1 Of is an enlarged side view of the lighter of FIG. 10e; FIG. 10g is an enlarged view of the lighter of FIG. 10a A cross-sectional view of which the latch member moves forward to return to its original position; and FIG. 10h is an enlarged side view of FIG. 10g. -10- This paper size applies to Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specifications (210X 297 mm) 579413 A7, B7 V. Description of the invention (8) Detailed description of preferred embodiments The present invention relates to careless or inadvertent operations Lighters with enhanced preventive performance. As shown in FIG. 2, the lighter 8 includes a carcass 18 or a body portion holding a fuel supply tank 28, and a valve member 30 that cooperates with the fuel supply tank 28 to selectively release fuel from the tank. Selectively press to operate the starter 10 of the lighter, an ignition device 32 for igniting the fuel, a latch member 16 that makes the lighter more difficult to carelessly and inadvertently operate, and temporarily hold the latch member 16 as needed Hooking device 22 (not shown), and a release device 14 for releasing the latch member from the hooking device 22 if necessary. Although the present invention is not limited to a special type of ignition device, the ignition of the lighter 8 The device preferably includes a piezoelectric ignition device. The piezoelectric device for the lighter 8 is disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 5,262,697 and is named "Piezoelectric Device for Gas Lighter", the entire contents of which are expressly incorporated herein by reference. Another suitable type of ignition device that can be used with the present invention is disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 5,468,144 issued to Iwahori. Other lighters include those disclosed and detailed in U.S. Patent Nos. 5,228,849 and 6,022,211. Since the ignition device and the same components for a lighter are well known in the art, a person skilled in the art can understand how to select appropriate materials as various components for a lighter ignition system. The fuel supply tank 28 of the lighter 8 is preferably controlled by a valve member 30, which allows the user to selectively release fuel from the fuel supply tank 28. Preferably, the valve member 30 is controlled by the starter 10. Figures 3, 4a-b, 5a-b, 6a-b, and 7a-b show this -11-This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) 579413 A7

Invention-an enlarged view of one or more starters 10, a flash lock member i6, a fishing device 22, and a release device 14 of a specific embodiment. Preferably, the ignition device 2 and the valve member 3G are configured and adapted so that the user presses the starter plate 34 of the starter 10 to release and ignite the fuel gas. In operation, when the starter 10 is pressed, it pushes the top of the ignition device 32 and contacts the valve ^ to push the valve member 30 to release fuel. Alternatively, a part of the ignition device may contact and push the valve 11 to release fuel. f is not shown in the specific embodiments of FIGS. 2, 3, and 4 "b. The starter 10 is formed with a downwardly extending skirt 36 that fits inside the lighter housing 18. The flash lock member 16 is relatively stiff It is constituted as a tongue protruding longitudinally downward, which is connected to the starter 10-body. Preferably, the latch member 16 is integrally formed with the starter 忉 to form a bent connection 38. Alternatively, the latch The lock member can be constructed separately from the starter, and can be connected to the starter in almost any type of connection, such as a rotary connection. Preferably, the size and configuration of the latch member 16 can be made to further include- The brake 20 is used to prevent the starter 10 from starting when the cymbal member 16 is in an interference relationship with the lighter housing. This brake 20 may be configured as a flash lock member 16 located on the lighter housing 18 On the appearance of the _ bulge or step contour, the downward movement of the 俾 starter 10 is prevented by the system 2G that is adjacent to and interferes with the lighter housing 18. As a person skilled in the art can understand, system 20 Many changes are feasible without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention For example, the configuration of the interlocking member 16 may be formed by a recess corresponding to a tab or step formed on the inner surface of the figure 18. Figures 2 and 7 show that when the latch is in its position to prevent the movement of the starter 10 The initial state of the latch and -12-

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Lighter body. When the latch 16 is assembled in the lighter housing, it can be installed first. The elasticity of the latch deflects it to the initial position of the interference as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. The lighter 8 preferably includes a hooking device 22 which engages with the latch member and holds &lt; in a ready position, where the latch member does not significantly interfere with the movement of the starter 10. As shown in Figs. 4a-b and 5a_b, the starter may be formed with the extended skirt part 36, and some parts thereof may constitute the hooking device 22. In a preferred embodiment, the hooking device 22 includes at least one downwardly extending tongue portion 6, preferably two tongue portions 6, forming a position close to the latch member 16, and the flash lock member 16 is a user. When pushed from a blocking position to a ready position (ie, the latch member 16 is no longer in a position that prevents movement of the starter ι0), the hooking device 22 engages with the latch member 16 and holds it in place As shown in Figures 5a-5b. In the embodiment shown in Figs. 4-7, at least one flexible tab member 40 extends outwardly from the side edge of the latch member 16, as shown, for example, in Figs. 4b and 5b, when used When the latching member 16 is depressed, the tab 40 contacts the edge 12 constituting the skirt 36 of the hooking device 22. Applying sufficient pressure on the latch member 16 by the user will deflect the hooking device 22 and / or the tabs 40 until the tabs 40 pass through the outer surface 46 of the skirt 36 to the inner surface 44. (See Figures 4a-5b). When the tabs 40 and / or the skirt 36 are sufficiently flexed to allow a user to push the latch member 16 and the tabs 40 through the skirt 36, the tabs 40 and the skirt 36 are preferably sufficiently rigid to resist Any force, such as from the flash lock member 16 or other elements or devices, when the user releases the latch member 16, the tab 40 is held in a position behind the skirt 36. Once the flash lock component

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16. As shown in FIGS. 5a-b, when the hooking device 22 is firmly held in place, the lighter is in the flash lock and no longer interferes with the housing position, and the user can press the starter 10 to operate the lighter 8. Those skilled in the art can understand that the size and configuration of the latching member 16 and the hooking device 22 can be made in various ways. The hooking device 22 and the latching member 16 are engaged and held in the ready position. For example, a flexure tab may extend from the side edge 12 of the skirt 36 to hold the latch member 16 in place. The lighter 8 also preferably includes a release device 14 that releases the flash lock member from the hooking device 22. The release device may include a protruding handle 14 to remove the interlocking member 16 from the hooking device. For example, as shown in Figs. 6a and 6b, when the user presses the starter 10, the hooking device 22 and the latching member 16 are brought into contact with the protruding handle 14, and the latching handle holds the latching member 16 from the hooking device 22 by itself. Separate or remove. As shown in Figures 4a, 5a, 6a, and 7a, the convex handle preferably has an angled surface 42. The position of the angled surface and the convex handle 14 can be formed when the user presses When the starter 10 is lowered to operate the lighter 8, the latch member 16 is released from the hooking device 22 with sufficient pressure. Alternatively, or in addition, the shank 14 may have an angled side as shown in Figures 讣 and 6b The surface μ, which expands the side skirt 36 and releases the latch member 16. When the convex handle surface μ expands the side skirt 36, the convex surface 42 can push the lower end of the latch, and the tabs can be positioned on the side skirt On the outer surface 46 of the portion 36. The size and position of the shank 14 疋 are made so that it is applied to the latch member π and the hooking device 22 The force is sufficient to detach the tab 40 from the inner surface 44 of the hooking device. As described above and shown in Figs. 6a-6b, the lower surface 26 of the latch member 16 is as large as possible. Made, when the p_uzhen member 16 moves across the convex paper size, the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (21〇X 297 public love) _

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5. Description of the invention (l3) The positions shown in 4a-b that prevent or interfere with the movement of the starter. Preferably, the lighter includes additional or alternative forces on the concrete member to increase the ability of the concrete member to return to the blocking position during the life of the lighter. In some embodiments of the invention, this additional or alternative deflection force ' is provided by the additional deflection or bending moment applied to the interlocking member. For example,-or multiple forces may be applied to the cymbal member, the entire interlocking member or at least a part of it to flex, or the -bending moment may be applied. The application to the interlocking member 16 is provided by the deflection or bending moment of the deflection flashlock member. For example, the configuration of the release device and / or the hooking device can be made to apply an appropriate force to the interlocking member 16. The ability of the feed lock member to return to the blocking position during the life of the lighter. When the starter is pressed as shown in FIGS. 6a-6b, the convex handle or release device 14 applies a force to the lower surface 26 of the interlocking member 16. When the convex handle ㈣ the side skirt 36 is deployed to release the tab 40 At the same time, the bottom of the flash lock member 16 is flexed from the outside. When the starter 10 is moved upward to its initial position as shown in Fig. 7, the release device 14 is detached from the flash lock member 16 and the side skirt. When the protruding handle 14 is detached from the side skirt 36, the gap between the side loop ㈣ and the flash lock member 16 is closed. When the side skirt is closed, the tab 40 of the flash lock member w is located on the outer surface 46 of the hooking device while the lower surface of the convex handle surface 42 is disengaged from the lock. When the cutting member 16 is moved back up to its original position, the tabs 40 contact and press against the outer surface 钩 of the hooking device M. The tab 40 presses the fishing device 22 and maintains the bending or flexing force on the bottom of the door lock member 16 to bend or flex the lock. The flash lock flexes until the latch member 16 returns to its blocking position. The flash lock member and the fishing device are preferably made so that the P-1 lock member can no longer engage with the hook device without the user's assistance. This is the outer surface of the hook device: applied to the flash lock member The power of the pendant will result in the flash lock flexing. In other words, the latching member 16 is preferably configured and adapted so that the force exerted by the deflection of the latching member does not require the user's assistance, so that the interlocking member is no longer associated with the hooking device 22. In this embodiment, the handle 20 can be used as a lever-like fulcrum that contacts the housing and offsets the force exerted on the tab by the device. · However, those skilled in the art can understand that other parts of the latch members other than the system 20 can be in contact with the carcass or similar structure to provide an offset force until the latch can move freely into a blocking position. until. For example, the upper edge of the housing 18 can be used as a lever fulcrum, and an offsetting force can be applied to the latch member 16 until the brake can be moved above the device m. In any particular embodiment using a bar-like fulcrum, although the lever fulcrum is preferably positioned between the connection 38 and the force applied to the latch member 16 to flex the latch member, the lever fulcrum may be along Position the latch member at any point along its length. When the starter 10 returns to its original position, the latch moves upward to its flexed state until the brake can freely return to its blocking position. Once the shoe is above the housing, the force exerted by the hooking device is no longer countered, and the latch moves into its blocking position, where the shoe may or may no longer be in contact with the hooking device. In the specific embodiment shown in Figs. 4, 5, 6, and 7, 'When the latch is in the initial position shown in Figs. 4a-b, between the tab 40 and the fishing device 22 (the tongue 6) The clearance or gap may be the same width of 0] ^ 〇2 mm, although this number is for illustration only and is not intended to be limiting. -17- This paper size is in accordance with Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210X297 mm) V. Description of the invention (ls) When Fig. 7a-b shows that the interlocking member 16 is flexed along its entire length, The size, shape and configuration of the lighter element can be made to flex it along a part of the length of the latch member, or to bend it along many points along its length. For example, the portion between the mechanical component 20 and the lower surface 26 of the flash lock, or the mechanical component 20 and the connection portion 38, or other points or portions, may be suitable and configured for flexing. Alternatively, other parts of the lighter than the fishing device are available for applying -bending or flexing force to the flash lock. When the flash lock is released or forced away, the bending or flexing force can be applied to the flash lock, or it can be applied to the latch when it is moving upwards. For example, the release device M can be configured and adapted, so that when the flash lock member is released from the fishing device, the release device continues to exert an outward force on the lower surface of the flash lock member 16 until the starter 10 Revert to its original position. Those skilled in the art need not deviate from the spirit of the present invention. They can imagine the lock member Ϊ6, tab 40, side skirt 4 36, convex handle 14, and many other changes in the size and configuration of various structures. Apply a force to the flash lock to bend or bend the flash lock. For example, in the specific embodiment shown in Fig. 8a, the interlocking member is-not shown, the hooking device is pushed in-ready to go and held in place. When the user presses the starter 10 as shown in FIG. 8b, the lower part 126 of the flash lock 116 is in contact with the part 158 of the piezoelectric ignition device 132, and by applying an outward force on the lower surface 126, the vertical The piece 140 (not shown) pushes out the way of hooking the device (not shown) and removes the flash lock 116 from its ready position. Once the interlocking member is removed from its ready position, the piezoelectric ignition device continues to exert force on the latch and push it in an outward direction until the starter is almost fully restored to its inactive position or __ —_ -18 -This paper size is suitable for gg long standard (CNS) A4 specification (21GX297 public love) 16 V. Description of the invention (Initial position. The force exerted by the piezoelectric ignition device on the latch member 116 is made by the lever system. The sub-member 12 is offset when the fulcrum bears against the lighter housing ιΐ8. After the user has finished using the lighter, the deflection or bending of the latch member ιΐ6 causes the latch member to return to the blocking position. When the starter and the When the latch member moves upwards privately, the sub-member 120 also passes above the lighter housing 118, and the latch member 116 is pushed to its initial position by the force applied to the latch by the piezoelectric ignition device (Fig. 8c). In other words, the deflection of the latch member generates a reaction force, which returns the latch member to the locked position after the starter returns to its initial rest position. As those skilled in the art can understand, apply it to the latch. The power of component 116 The component is applied at any point, for example, as shown in Figure 8b, at a point below the sub-component 20. However, preferably, this force can be applied to a point near the lower end of the latch 126. Also, other lighter elements or additional constructions It can also be configured and suitable for flexing the latch member to the blocking position, instead of a piezoelectric ignition device. 'The additional deflection force to restore the flash lock member 16 to its original blocking position can be shown in FIG. 9 by Provided by a spring 45. If one skilled in the art will know, the spring 45 can be configured and adapted to provide a force sufficient to deflect the latch member 16 to its blocking position without applying sufficient force to cause the latch The lock member 16 is released from the hooking device 22 prematurely. Although there is no special type of spring better than the others, the types of springs that can be used include a leaf spring, a torsion spring or a coil spring. This spring 45 can also be matched with additional structures. Deflect the flash lock member to its blocking position, as detailed in any specific embodiment in this case. For example, the paper's f degree applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 public love) &quot; --- -579413 A7 B7 V. Explanation (17) For example, the spring 45 can be used in combination with the convex handle 14 or the hooking device .22 to apply a force to the latching member as in the specific embodiment described above. Release the device 14, hooking the device 22 and the latch The interaction between the lock members 16 to release the latch member 16 from the hooking device 22 can be accomplished in a number of ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. For example, the release device 14 can be configured and adapted, Even when the latch member 16 is in a blocking position and the lighter is not in use, a release force is applied to the latch member 16 at all times. In this embodiment, the release device 14 is configured and adapted The force applied to the latch member 16 is not sufficient to release the latch member 16 from the hooking device 22 prematurely. When the user pushes the starter 10, the force can increase. In yet another specific embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10a-10h, the hooking device 222 is kept stationary relative to the lighter housing 218. In Figs. 10a-b, the latch 216 is shown in its initial blocking position, where the jammer 220 of the interference housing 218 and the tab 240 is located on the outer surface 246 of the hooking device 222. In this embodiment, the hooking device 222 has an elongated slot 248 through which the latch member 216 can be inserted when the user presses inward. As shown in Figs. 10c-d, the latching member 216, especially the tab 240, engages with the hooking device 222 at the top of the slit 248, more specifically, the tab holding member 243, and the latch member 216 Hold in a ready position. When the user presses the starter 210, the latch member 246 moves along the inner surface of the hooking device 222 until the latch structure year 246 comes into contact with the release device 214 as shown in Figs. 10e-f. When the user presses the starter again, the release device 214 applies a force to release the latch member 216 from the hooking device 222 and flexes the latch. When the starter 210 moves up to its initial position, the latch member 216, -20-This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) 579413 A7 B7 5. Description of the invention, especially the tab 240, moving along the outer surface 246 of the hooking device 222, as illustrated in Figs. 10g-h, flexing the latch member 216 until the latch member 216 returns to its blocking position. In this embodiment, the slit 248 of the device 222 is hooked, the portion of the slit 2 ′ that the latch member 216 engages with the slit 248 and / or the portion of the latch member that is detached from the slit, It can be configured and adapted to be more flexible or flexible, and has a harder part. When the latching member 216 is returning to its original blocking position, it can prevent the latching member and the hooking device 222 from re-occurring. Minghe. As those skilled in this art can understand, the shape, size, configuration, material and size of the tabs and flashing devices can be set and suitable for the engagement, retention and release of the latch members. The strength can be customized according to special design standards and requirements. 俾 All components interact and release at the time and place required under the expected strength when the starter board moves. The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned configuration; rather, all reasonable changes are considered to be included in the scope of the patent of this application. For example, those skilled in the art can understand that the size and configuration of the hooking device and the interlocking member can be made in many ways when the user desires to hold the latching member in a ready position and allow the latching member Once the starter is started, it can be released by hooking the device. In addition, other devices other than those shown and detailed in this case may apply a bending or bending moment to the latch member to assist the flash lock to return to its blocking position during the life of the lighter, which should be included in the present invention Within the spirit and scope. Furthermore, the above-mentioned specific embodiments may be modified, and some of the characteristics of one specific embodiment may be used with the characteristics of another specific embodiment. Example: Used in conjunction with a deflected latch member to further assist in returning the latch member to a blocking position after the user releases the lighter

579413 A7 B7 5. Description of the invention (19). In my opinion, the present invention encompasses all such modifications and specific embodiments that fall within the true spirit and scope of the present invention. -22- This paper size applies to Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm)

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579413 1. A lighter comprising: a housing having a fuel supply tank; an ignition device for igniting fuel; an actuator for releasing fuel from the fuel supply tank and operating the ignition device; a latch combined with a starter And can be moved to a blocking position to prevent the starter from moving; and a anti-bending device, which is configured and suitable for flexing at least a part of the flash lock to the blocking position. 2. If the lighter in the scope of patent application item 丨, the flexure device, at the time of the partial action of the latch, flexes at least a part of the latch member to deflect the latch and return to prevent position. 3. If the lighter in the scope of patent application No. 1 further includes a hook device, its size and configuration are made to accommodate the latch, and it is maintained in a ready position until the user operates the starter. 4. The lighter as claimed in item 1 of the patent scope, wherein the latch is integrally connected to the starter. 5 · If claimed as the patent scope! The lighter of the invention, wherein the latch member has a sub-member, which makes the movement of the starter more difficult when the latch member is in the blocking position. 6. The lighter as claimed in claim 3, wherein the hooking device includes at least one side skirt protruding downward from the starter. 7. The lighter of item 6 in the scope of the patent of claim 4, wherein the deflection device includes a convex handle, which has a surface, is configured and suitable for being connected with a latch. -23- Install 579413 A8 BS C8 __ D8 6. Apply for a patent application &quot; ^^ ~ '&quot; Touch to fold one part of the latch in the direction away from the side skirt part 8. 8. If the scope of patent application is the seventh The item lighter, wherein the convex handle releases the latch from the skirt. 9. For the lighter in the scope of patent application item 7, the convex handle pushes the skirt in a direction separated from the flash lock. 10. The lighter according to item 3 of the patent application, wherein the hooking device includes a skirt portion which remains stationary relative to the lighter casing system. 11. The lighter according to item 3 of the patent application, wherein the lighter further includes a release device. 12. The lighter as claimed in the U.S. patent application, wherein the release device is configured and suitable as a flexing device. 13 · If the scope of patent application is the first! The lighter of the above item, wherein the ignition device is configured and suitable as a flexing device. 14. The lighter according to item 1 of the patent application scope, wherein the flexure device cooperates with the latch to apply a bending moment to the latch. 15 · A lighter comprising: a housing having a fuel supply tank; an ignition device for igniting fuel; an actuator for releasing fuel from the fuel supply tank and operating the ignition device; a latch having An upper end and a lower end are combined with a stopper, and the latch is combined with the starter at the upper end, and the starter can be prevented from moving by a latch, and the start position is prevented by a latch that does not prevent the starter from moving. D8 VI. The scope of patent application is set and moved between; The size and configuration of the hooking device is made to accommodate and maintain the latch in a ready position; a convex handle surface is located inside the shell and the device The latch is released; and A a flexing device that flexes at least a portion of the latch. 16. The lighter of claim 15 in which the latch is integrally connected to the starter. -17. The lighter according to item 15 of the patent application, wherein the latch has a system member which makes the starter movement more difficult when the latch is in the blocking position. 18. The lighter, as claimed in item 15 of the patent scope, further includes a spring that deflects the latch to the blocking position in one direction. 19. The lighter according to item 15 of the patent application, wherein the hooking device includes at least one side skirt protruding downward from the starter. 20. The lighter of claim 19, wherein the deflection device includes a convex handle, and the convex handle further includes a surface that bends the end of the latch in a direction away from the at least one side skirt portion. 21. The lighter according to claim 20, wherein the convex handle releases the latch from the at least one side skirt portion. 22. The lighter and machine of claim 21, wherein the convex handle releases the interlock from the at least one side skirt by pushing the at least one side skirt in a direction separated from the interlock. 23. If the lighter of item 15 of the scope of patent application, the hooking device contains -25- This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specifications (210X297 mm) 579413 8 8 8 8 AB c D 々, scope of patent application At least one side skirt is stationary relative to the lighter casing. 24. The lighter of claim 21, wherein the deflection device includes the at least one side skirt. 25. A lighter comprising: a housing having a fuel supply tank; an ignition device for igniting fuel; an actuator for releasing fuel from the fuel supply tank and operating the ignition device; a latch which Combined with the starter, and can be moved to a blocking position to prevent the starter from moving; and a deflection member, which is configured and suitable for applying a force to at least a portion of the latch, and the latch is subject to The deflection is toward the blocking position. -26- This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm)